[Zhongli nods along. Yes, he definitely gets the feeling of 'it was a short time but it did feel like a long one', especially since so much happened in such a short time.]

Even Cloud Retainer could not fly...? There should be nothing that could take the sky from her. I hope she is well.

Hah, imagine that... a sense of responsibility, even in you. Well, I am sure given enough time you may shed it once more.

[He turns his gaze to his cup then, seeming to study the ripples on the surface before he drinks as well.]

There was another you, too. Although, he was quite different.